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August was world’s joint-hottest month on record
The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5…
Airbnb set to face more restrictions as EU proposes rules to tackle housing crunch
Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies are set to face more restrictions as the European Commission proposed rules to help authorities…
MEPs seek binding EU rules on workplace stress, burnout and harassment
The European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs has called on the European Commission to draft legislation establishing minimum EU requirements…
UPDATED: Brussels is putting €200 million behind a deeper Greenland partnership
Greenland is making a “clear choice” to strengthen ties with the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as…
EU moves to give cities greater power to curb Airbnb and second-home purchases
The European Commission will propose new housing rules that would give national and local authorities clearer rules for restricting short-term holiday rentals…
MEPs urge EU to act against Meta over protections for children online
European lawmakers are urging the European Commission to force Meta to change the “addictive” design of its platforms in Europe, arguing that…
European Heritage Days 2026 highlight cultural heritage across Europe
European Heritage Days 2026 has begun, with cultural events planned across more than 50 European countries from September through early October. This…
Kallas calls Leipzig drone attack ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ as EU backs Germany
The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said Wednesday that a thwarted drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport bore “all the hallmarks of…
11 EU countries demand end to ‘obstructive’ vetoes on foreign policy
A group of 11 European Union countries has joined forces to demand an end to the "obstructive" vetoes that have paralysed the…
Frontex-coordinated operation leads to 112 arrests for suspected migrant smuggling
Border and police authorities from 17 countries have arrested 112 people suspected of smuggling migrants into the European Union. The two-week operation,…
Von der Leyen to unveil Europe’s new vision for space policy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a major speech dedicated solely to space at the International Space Summit in…
European Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very…